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E869 SON

1987 Rover Maestro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,535 mi
Last recorded85,535 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Rover Maestro72,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE869 SON
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2006 85,535 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?

Based on 31,503 MOT tests across 6,914 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,348
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,685
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,770
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,434
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,378
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E869 SON is a 1987 Rover Maestro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 72,858 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E869 SON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E869 SON registered?

E869 SON is a 1987 Rover Maestro, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is E869 SON safe to buy?

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